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Chariot manned torpedo
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · United Kingdom · 1942
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Chariot manned torpedo
Chariot manned torpedo Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
45
Compactness
85
Special-Ops Capability
60
Littoral Suitability
70
Sensors
5
Endurance
10
Firepower
40
Survivability
5
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1942
Operators2 countries
Quantity64
Data Quality85%
44
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
13/18
World War II
35/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
45
Compactness
85
Special-Ops Capability
60
Littoral Suitability
70
Sensors
5
Endurance
10
Firepower
40
Survivability
5
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Chariot manned torpedo
Production
1942–
Quantity
64
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · WORLD WAR II
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
44
midget / coastal submarines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the midget / coastal submarines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull Classificationhuman torpedo
  • Submarine Typehuman torpedo
  • Builder / ShipyardStothert & Pitt
  • Laid Down1942
  • Commissioned1942
  • Boats in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Surfaced Displacement1.6 t
  • Length6.8 m
  • Beam0.9 m
  • Draft1.2 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
◇Diving & Endurance3MOD.3
  • Test Depth27 m
  • Submerged Endurance0.33 day
  • Complement (crew)1
▤Sensors4MOD.4
▲Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1942
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed64
  • Retired64
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1942Production started
84
years in service
64
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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